SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

BULDING ELEVATIONS N 0 10 FT.

SCALE 1/8 = 10 3 M.

POSSIBLE SOLAR
PANEL LOCATION

THERMAL MASS WALL WOOD FRAMING

SYSTEM AND WOOD
FRAMED ROOF

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A-A

ACCESS HATCH
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B-B

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C-C

1. cistern

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2. living/dining room 5. utility room
BULDING SECTIONS N 0 10 FT. 3. kitchen 6. bedroom
SCALE 1/8 = 10 3 M. 4. bathroom 7. attic

REDE VE LOPM EN T FOR THE LOWER 9TH WARD

C B
optional
handicap lift
roof
overhang
property
line

A
setbacks
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IDENTIFIABLE VERNACULAR

The form of the building is a response to the New Orleans area climate
6 6 while respecting local culture and architectural traditions. The design
(13-6x9-3) (12x9-3) utilizes natural ventilation, controlled day-lighting, high ceilings with fans,
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shading devices, and thermal mass in the same manner as traditional

New Orleans architecture. These building concepts work together to
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provide a comfortable environment for the homeowners while reducing
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(26x15-5) reliance on mechanical air conditioning and energy consumption.
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The oor plan is based on a modied shotgun with a linear transition
of spaces from outdoor to indoor and public to private while being
adapted to modern living with a hallway. A generous front stoop and
porch is a key element in the re-establishment of the vitality of the
community.
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setbacks C B A

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
2 BEDROOM: 1000 SQUARE FEET optional roof property
(MASTER BEDROOM SUITE OPTION AVAILABLE) The building seeks to be a model for sustainable living by incorporating
handicap lift overhang line setbacks
solar panels, plumbing and air conditioning systems that reduce water
and power usage, a cistern that collects rainwater from the roof for
non-drinking water use, and permeable paving to reduce storm water
run-off. Additionally, building products were chosen that are locally
available, non-toxic, contain recycled content, and are produced by
environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.

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REBUILD SMART

The design promotes long-lasting value to the homeowner by

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incorporating materials and systems that are durable, low-
(12-8x11) (9-6x11) (11x11)
maintenance, and contribute to lowering utility bills. The design also
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features common construction techniques making it affordable and

2 1 allowing it to be built with local resources. The structure includes
provisions to handle local weather events by being raised ve feet
(27x15-5)
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above the ground, the incorporation of impact resistant windows,
and the design of an attic for storage and emergency refuge with an
elevated means of escape.

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3 BEDROOM: 1250 SQUARE FEET

1.
2.
covered porch
living/dining room 5. utility room
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
FLOOR PLANS
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N 0 10 FT. 3. kitchen 6. bedroom
SCALE 1/8 = 10 3 M. 4. bathroom 7. attic
NORTH ELEVATION
CLIMATICALLY APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPING REQUIRES
LESS MAINTENANCE AND CONTRIBUTES TO PASSIVE
CLIMATE CONTROL STRATEGIES
SOLAR POWERED HOT WATER HEATER (POTABLE WATER)
RECYCLING AND COMPOSITING CENTER
WELL INSULATED AND SEALED ENVELOPE
OPTIMIZES MECHANICAL SYSTEM USAGE FOR
ENERGY CONSERVATION
RAINWATER CISTERN STORES WATER COLLECTED
FROM ROOF FOR NON-POTABLE USES
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH NORTH
Daylighting:
Ceiling Fans: North facing windows allow abundant
Circulate air flow indorect daylight while limiting heat gain.
Stack-Ventilation:
High ceilings and operable awning
clerestories allow hot air to rise and
vent to exterior.
Limited Number of South Facing Aperatures: Cross-Ventilation:
Louvered shutters limit amount of solar heat Longitudinal hallway pulls
gain and allow for cross ventilation. east-west breezes through house.
Double Hung Windows:
Thermal Mass Wall and Roof System: Allow cool air to enter from below.
Highly insulated wall and roof facing South
blocks sun from directly heating interior
spaces.
Raised Structure:
Allow air to circulate under the building
SUMMER
SOUTH NORTH
Ceiling Fans:
Pushes warm air down.
North Facing Awning Clerestories:
Closed position prohibits warm air
from escaping while allowing daylight
to penetrate deeply into space.
Thermal Mass Wall and Roof System: Double Hung Windows:
Material's thickness absorbs sun's heat Double pane, Low-E compositions
during the day and releases it during the provides thermal insulation.
cooler night.
WINTER
SOUTH-FACING PHOTO VOLTAIC PANELS ON
ROOF FOR NET METERING
HIGHLY ENERGY EFFICIENT MECHANICAL
SYSTEM COUPLED WITH NATURAL VENTILATION
STRATEGIES
NATURAL DAYLIGHTING REDUCES ATTIC: storage and emergency refuge HATCH: elevated means of escape
RELIANCE ON ELECTRIC LIGHTING
DURABLE MATERIALS WITHSTAND CLIMATIC
CONDITIONS FOR LOW-MAINTENANCE, LONG-
LASTING VALUE
DEEP OVERHANGS REDUCE
HEAT GAIN AND PROVIDE STRUCTURE: designed
SHELTERED OUTDOOR SPACES to withstand 130mph
wind zone
PERMEABLE PAVING SURFACES FOR
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
LOW WATER USE PLUMBING FIXTURES
ENERGY STAR RATED APPLIANCES
MATERIALS CHOSEN THAT ARE NOT DETRIMENTAL FLOOD PREVENTION: house raised 5 feet
TO HEALTH; WASTE REDUCED THROUGH EFFICIENT water/vapor barrier on underside of oor
USE OF LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS WITH paperless drywall for lower portions
RECYCLED CONTENT
outdoor living
utility wall
(efciency = cost savings)
private
public
MODIFIED SHOTGUN:
linear progression of
spaces adapted to
modern living with
hallway
outdoor living
(fosters sense
of community)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
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